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The phenotype of offspring would most likely be influenced by mutations during which biological process within the parent?

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Mitosis

Step-by-step explanation:

Since all the cells in the offspring begin with the two parental gametes, every cell in the body of the offspring will contain the mutation. When a mutation occurs during mitosis, the organism in which the mutation occurs is affected.